Monday, August 31, 2015

8-31-15

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Russian jets in Syrian skies
Russian fighter pilots are expected to begin arriving in Syria in the
coming days, and will fly their Russian air force fighter jets and
attack helicopters against ISIS and rebel-aligned targets within the
failing state.

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Egypt 'Goes Medieval' With Moat Around Gaza
After clearing away villages and farms within 3 to 5 kilometers of its
border with Gaza, Egypt on Monday embarked on the second stage of its
plan to protect itself from Hamas terrorists and tunnel smugglers -
the construction of a medieval-style moat around Gaza.